URGENT HELP 2002 v6 manual vx commodore

[fluukey]

really need a tutorial video on how too change the head gasket on my 2002 manual
v6 vx commodore

CANNOT FIND ANY TUTORIALS OR PICTURE INSTRUCTIONS OR ANYTHING
pls help
we have half of it out
DESPERATE FOR some advice

 

[EYY]

You've already done the difficult bit. Now unbolt the heads and pull them off (go in a spiral pattern from outermost bolts to the middle bolts). Make sure you get all of the gasket material off the block and head surfaces. Ideally, you should have the heads resurfaced, but most of the time you can get away without it with the v6 having such short heads. A razor blade does an excellent job.

If you're unsure if you're on the right track with cleanliness etc, post some pics so we can give you feedback/advice. That way you'll get it right the first time.

 

[fluukey]

thanks heaps champ started to unbolt heads and pull em out just about to start cleaning it, Just wondering how I should clean the water galleries ?
before or after I put it all back together ??

P.s cheers heaps will post some more pics and keep you updated soon cheers

 

[fluukey]

Also sorry but My pistons have a sort of charcoal colour on them, is it worth giving a clean as well or ?
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[EYY]

Can use a toothbrush if you're they need to be cleaned. Personally, I clean them with spray on oven cleaner and let heads sit for 10 minutes and pressure wash them. If you do that, you need to spray wd40 on them straight away or pour vinegar on them and dry them off to neutralise the acidity.

Clean everything when it's apart. Make sure everything is surgically clean before you put it back together.

You can leave the Pistons alone. Otherwise, you end up making a mess which you can't really clean without using compressed air to remove the little pieces of carbon that fall down and sit on the tip ring between the the cylinder and piston. So it's up to you whether you think you can remove all of the carbon

 

[fluukey]

cheers heaps matey

 

[fluukey]

stay online pls haha, May or may not need some more advice soon

 

[Dayvo]

I have a Haynes repair manual and CD if you want it . Got no use for it as I sold my VX

 

[fluukey]

where abouts are you located bro ?
and for free or ?

 

[Dayvo]

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